The 2023 GE Index was based on an extensive survey with leading employers in Malaysia such as PETRONAS, POS Malaysia, PwC, SLB, Siemens, Telekom, Top Glove Corporation Bhd (“Top Glove”), AirAsia, Coca-Cola, Deloitte Consulting, FWD Takaful, Genting, Gamuda, GSC,Hong Leong Bank, Huawei, Hewlett Packard, KPMG, Malaysia Aviation Group, Micron,
Mondelez, Nestle, and Nippon Paint.
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The Index awarded HWUM several 5-Star and 6-Star Employability Ratings in Actuarial
Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Quantity Survey, Marketing, and Mechanical Engineering. This success is a result of the University’s rigorous academic programme, faculty excellence, and industry connections, giving students the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the workplace.
With over 95 percent of HWUM’s graduates finding employment or continuing their studies
within six months of graduation, the University remains an excellent choice for students seeking to gain an advantage.
Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost and Chief Executive Officer of HWUM expressed his
gratitude for the employers and industry partners who have helped HWUM provide high-quality education.
”HWUM remains committed to its ‘Positive Education’ approach by providing career-ready
candidates and helping them succeed with the support of the nation’s top employers. This award reaffirms our decade of success in Malaysia, as well as our commitment to continue delivering world-class programmes to prepare tomorrow’s purpose-driven leaders with the competencies needed by major global economic forces,” he said.
FWD Takaful’s Product Pricing Manager, Ng Bi Yu Wu said, “Generally, Heriot-Watt
University Malaysia students are eager to learn new skills and committed to accomplishing the assigned tasks. They are team players who collaborate strongly with the team through effective communication via active listening and conveying clear messages. They also display positive corporate culture by dedicating themselves to work.”
HWUM’s April 2023 intake is open for applications. The ‘Future Made Bursary’ provides a
RM3,000 bursary for all students who enrol in the University’s Foundation intake. For more details on the bursary, please contact HWUM’s education consultants: https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/visit/chat-with-an-education-consultant.htm
For more information on Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and its world-class programmes, kindly visit https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/study/courses.htm
Source: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
